Emmys and the Grammy Awards had also witnessed a slide in TV viewership
India's official entry this year - Jallikattu - failed to make the final cut.
The awards will also be aired on Star Movies Select and Star World Premiere live at 5:30 am.
Shameless beat Vidya Balan’s Natkhat to emerge as top contender.
Pellissery won the best director trophy at the 50th International Film Festival of India last year
